Economics at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE · Bachelor's Degree · about 45 graduates a year
University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduates in economics earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Nebraska-Lincoln Compares for Economics
All 368 colleges reporting economics earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $166,678 | $146,777 | #5 | $80,888 |
| 2 | Duke University Durham, NC | $161,149 | $172,936 | #1 | $98,649 |
| 3 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $160,763 | $141,099 | #6 | $103,041 |
| 4 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $159,578 | $156,784 | #2 | $92,075 |
| 5 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $155,592 | $137,015 | #8 | $103,993 |
| 6 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $152,929 | $140,863 | #7 | $94,675 |
| 7 | Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA | $146,524 | $133,327 | #9 | $89,505 |
| 8 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $144,886 | $147,350 | #4 | $86,284 |
| 9 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $142,936 | $128,688 | #17 | $82,617 |
| 10 | Amherst College Amherst, MA | $141,730 | $124,808 | #19 | $90,568 |
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| 211 | University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA | $75,903 | $69,117 | #274 | — |
| 212 | Centre College Danville, KY | $75,885 | $85,925 | #114 | $51,077 |
| 213 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, PA | $75,865 | $77,155 | #197 | $46,860 |
| 214 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $75,784 | $78,326 | #185 | — |
| 215 | University of Oregon Eugene, OR | $75,695 | $76,141 | #206 | $45,941 |
| 216 | Washington College Chestertown, MD | $75,674 | $66,413 | #296 | $50,835 |
| 217 | Creighton University Omaha, NE | $75,602 | $78,138 | #188 | $54,827 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Nebraska-Lincoln economics graduates make?
Graduates earn $75,784 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Nebraska-Lincoln rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, University of Nebraska-Lincoln ranks #214 by median pay four years after graduation, and #185 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at University of Nebraska-Lincoln worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for economics ($82,686).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.